Now, I was not an economics major in college, but I always thought to get a raise you had to actually work, or in baseball terms, play.
Obviously that is not the case for Kendrys Morales. The Angels 1st baseman, who hasn't stepped on the field in close to 2 years, got a contract today worth a reported 3 million dollars.
In January of last year, Morales signed a 1-year deal worth 2.975 million ...

From the beginning of the season, until now, I have said over and over that the Angels won't be able to resign Jered Weaver after next year. No, not because they won't pony up the money, but because Scott Boras will take them for a ride. I was wrong (again).
Going by past history, there was nothing that led me to believe that Boras would let a premium client sign before he is able to test the o...

Most of the time in life what matters is what one does, not what you say you will do. Baseball General Managers have the rare aspect of their job description in that other people (the media and fans) spend a lot of time focused on what we think they should do. Every writer, analyst and fan has their own opinion regarding what their team should do before the vaunted non-waiver trading deadline.
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Going in to Tampa Bay the Angels had 2 things going for them. One was Jered Weaver, while the other was Dan Haren. Fortunately for the Angels, both of those guys came through with flying colors.
On Tuesday, Weaver continued what he started last year–and that's dominating opponents. Now sporting an 0.69 ERA, Weaver befuddled the Rays for more than 6 innings. Every time I watch Weaver do we...

Jayson Werth has made a decision and will continue to call the “National League East” home in 2010. He remains in the Mid-Atlantic area and he did not opt to sign with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles or the Boston Red Sox – as was originally expected. Surprisingly Jayson Werth and his agent, Scott Boras, have agreed to a 7-year, $126 million contract wit...

It is not news that Jayson Werth is the best free agent on the market. It is also not news that the odds of Jayson Werth being a Phillies in 2011 vary somewhere between “slim” and “none.” The Phillies have made it clear that they have other salary and contract considerations and that they “have to draw the line somewhere.” Media sharks have placed Werth into ...

Is there hope for Werth to return?
A source said today the Phillies will offer salary arbitration to Jayson Werth, who is a Type A free agent, but not to Chad Durbin, who is a Type B free agent.
Durbin was not offered salary arbitration
The decision on Werth hardly comes as a surprise. If he signs with another team as expected – the Phillies have had talks with Scott Boras, but he is expe...

Jayson Werth leads the free agent Class of 2011. What is he worth - and to whom?
Which destination will be "Mannywood-adjacent" for 2011?
The World Series has ended. 2010 is officially in the books. The Giants are champs and aside from some award nominations for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, all MLB franchises have turned their eye to 2011. Who's going to be on the Free Agent mar...

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. made official contact with OF Jayson Werth’s representative on Friday. Speculations of what this actually could signify remains open to interpretation. Citing policy, Amaro refused to talk about specifics of his conversation with Scott Boras. Phillies obviously are willing to play this game of cat and mouse and they will lose. Just sign Werth!
Jayson Werth can nego...

While going out to get lunch today I had 105.7 The Fan, specifically the Bruce Cunningham Show. Mark Zinno was talking about the Orioles and their recent draft picks, specifically the last 10 (since they had 2 1st round picks in 2001 it only goes back 9 years). Here is the list…
2009 – Matt Hobgood – RHP – Norco HS
2008 – Brian Matusz – LHP – Univ....

It is getting harder and harder to write these posts. There are only so many ways to say the same thing, and everyone covering the Orioles has said it to the point of exhaustion. Let's take a look at what people are saying about the Birds…
The Roar from 34 says…
Good news: The Orioles had twice as many wins in May as they did in April.
Bad news: They won 10 games in May after on...

The first head has rolled, all the way to Norfolk, VA. In a move that surprised almost no one, it was Nolan Reimold.
I am still expecting Luke Scott to get the boot unless his recent hitting reversal continues (and doesn't plateau where it is now), but this was the right move by Andy MacPhail. I watched the game Tuesday night, and Reimold not only looked lost at the plate, he looked lost in...